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citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine the authenticity. if confirmed, we're appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aide worker and express our deepest condolences to family and friends and provide more information whether it is available. joe, you covered a number of these. i've covered a number of these over the last several months. we both know this is pretty much the boiler plate response from the national security council staff when something like this happens. but as the hours go on into tomorrow, we should have more of a statement coming out of the white house, i would thishgs one from the president as well. that, of course, takes time to formulate that sort of statement. and whether or not there are contacts with the family and so forth. so all of the detail will come out, i think, over time in the next 24 hours joe and christie. >> jim, we know that isis was part of the discussion of world leaders at the g-20 summit. what did
citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine the authenticity. if confirmed, we're appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aide worker and express our deepest condolences to family and friends and provide more information whether it is available. joe, you covered a number of these. i've covered a number of these over the last several months. we both know this is pretty much the boiler plate response from the national...
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beheaded peter kassig. >>> isis had warned, several weeks ago, that peter kassig, would be executed for american military action. >>> since his capture, last october, he had converted to islam, and changed his name. and, the parents pleaded not to harm their son. >>> we implor those who are holding you to show mers six as and let you go. >>> the 26 -year-old had served as a army age jerry, and founded a medical aid organizations. in a letter, peat e peter kassig wrote, if i do go down, i won't go thinking anything, that you and mom love me, more than the moon, and the stars. >>> peter kassig loved here, in beirut, very well like he, and so clearly dedicated to helping others and, they are believing to hold a female worker and so far no threats have been made. >>> a former navy seal who says he killed, bin laden made an appearance for the redskins game. >>> he took part in a pregame ceremony, which saluted the military. and he made headlines, when he said he delivered the fatal shot, to bin laden, and, the former navy seal spoke to them, at a team meeting. >>> as for the game, it was
beheaded peter kassig. >>> isis had warned, several weeks ago, that peter kassig, would be executed for american military action. >>> since his capture, last october, he had converted to islam, and changed his name. and, the parents pleaded not to harm their son. >>> we implor those who are holding you to show mers six as and let you go. >>> the 26 -year-old had served as a army age jerry, and founded a medical aid organizations. in a letter, peat e peter...
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citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aide worker. we express our deepest condolences to family and friends. >>> more breaking news on this tragic beheading coming up on "new day." thank you so much for joining me, i'm zain asher. >>> so glad to have you with us. i'm christi paul. >> and i'm joe johns. it is 6:00. we begin with breaking news. isis claims to have beheaded peter casic. we see the aftermath of the beheading and the victim is clearly, not recognizable. 26-year-old kasic was once a u.s. army ranger and an iraq war veter veteran. in civilian life, he was an aid worker in syria. that's where he was
citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aide worker. we express our deepest condolences to family and friends. >>> more breaking news on this tragic beheading coming up on "new day." thank you so much for joining me, i'm zain asher. >>> so glad to have you with us. i'm christi paul. >> and i'm joe johns. it...
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we're waiting to hear from peter kassig's family. they have been outspoken about this since their son has been kidnapped. tell bus that. >> this is a family. it's remarkable. some other families have had to go through this. james foley's family as well showing enormous courage throughout even as they suffer what can only be described as a father, i feel this, the worst fate to lose a child and in such gruesome circumstances that you know to be painful and torturing and yet to maintain your poise throughout and the kassig family has done that like the foley family has done before them. i've been bowled over by that and i'm sure we'll hear sadness and goodness. they deserve it. but some of that remarkable strength. >> bob, it's really interesting because all the families -- here they are walking up to the podi podium. >> good afternoon. greater love hath no man than this than to lay down his life for another. a while ago we were informed that our beloved son no longer walks this earth. our hearts feel heavy, are held up by the love and
we're waiting to hear from peter kassig's family. they have been outspoken about this since their son has been kidnapped. tell bus that. >> this is a family. it's remarkable. some other families have had to go through this. james foley's family as well showing enormous courage throughout even as they suffer what can only be described as a father, i feel this, the worst fate to lose a child and in such gruesome circumstances that you know to be painful and torturing and yet to maintain...
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unlike in their videos, peter kassig didn't speak. i.s.i.l. showed what appeared to be a mass beheading of a dozen syrian soldiers. this is a group the united nations accused of committing war crimes in areas under their control. peter kassig and the soldiers are unlikely to be the last victims. >>> still to come on al jazeera. we'll tell you all about kangaroo care. how it can increase the chaps of survival for premature babies. plus, french history sold at auction. napoleon's trademark hat has been bought by a south korean. real reporting that brings you the world. giving you a real global perspective like no other can. real reporting from around the world. this is what we do. al jazeera america. you >>> hello, welcome bark. i'm shoouly goesh. the headlines - columbian government has put talks with rebels after the kidnapping of a general. a massive search and rescue mission has been launched >>> the third-larged economy, japan, is back in recession for the first time in four years, putting pressure on shinzo abe who staked his reputation on
unlike in their videos, peter kassig didn't speak. i.s.i.l. showed what appeared to be a mass beheading of a dozen syrian soldiers. this is a group the united nations accused of committing war crimes in areas under their control. peter kassig and the soldiers are unlikely to be the last victims. >>> still to come on al jazeera. we'll tell you all about kangaroo care. how it can increase the chaps of survival for premature babies. plus, french history sold at auction. napoleon's...
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showing 13 beheadings, 12 soldiers and peter kassig. i.s.i.l. say he was beheaded because he was an iraqi war veteran who came to iraq during the war to kill muslims. he, himself, converted to islam during his captivity. this is again, as i say, a brutal video, but the type of propaganda that i.s.i.l. want out there. they want people to see the video, and what they are capable to do, a message sent to the americans, is one that you can't bomb us without impunity, you'll be affected. there are other western hostages, but it's not just westerners, it's not just about western hostages. i.s.i.l. killed at least 17 iraqis and 20 journalists, sl have been kidnapped. journalists in iraq and syria, whose whereabouts we don't know. i.s.i.l. say they are holding a number of iraqi journalists and aid workers as well as beheading soldiers from iraq and from syria. this is a tactic that they use. the west concentrates on the names that they understand, on the westerners, but it cuts across iraq and syria. >> imran khan reporting there. we turn to ou
showing 13 beheadings, 12 soldiers and peter kassig. i.s.i.l. say he was beheaded because he was an iraqi war veteran who came to iraq during the war to kill muslims. he, himself, converted to islam during his captivity. this is again, as i say, a brutal video, but the type of propaganda that i.s.i.l. want out there. they want people to see the video, and what they are capable to do, a message sent to the americans, is one that you can't bomb us without impunity, you'll be affected. there are...
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peter kassig never has a chance to address the camera. all we see is his body and then propaganda speech by the masked militant who has come to be known here in the british press as jihadi john. earlier in the video, he conducts a choreographed mass murder of more than a dozen of syrian soldiers. it is a horrific video. friends and family of peter kassig, known as abdul rahman kassig. they want him to be remembered as the aid worker. take a listen to what his friends and family had to say. >> he risked his life every day to save the lives of people. he didn't have any relation to those people and we will forever be grateful for that. >> he could have stayed here. he chose to go back to help with all of the suffering in syria caused by the civil war. >> reporter: unfortunately, we know what happened sadly and investigators are looking at the video analyzing it for clues as to who jihadi john is and where the killing may have taken place. >> thanks, atika shubert, for us this morning. shocked and sadness. >>> aid agencies say isis has been
peter kassig never has a chance to address the camera. all we see is his body and then propaganda speech by the masked militant who has come to be known here in the british press as jihadi john. earlier in the video, he conducts a choreographed mass murder of more than a dozen of syrian soldiers. it is a horrific video. friends and family of peter kassig, known as abdul rahman kassig. they want him to be remembered as the aid worker. take a listen to what his friends and family had to say....
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peter kassig was deployed in iraq in 2007 as a u.s. army ranger. he went back to iraq and syria to help war-torn victims. joining me on the line now -- i'm being told we don't have one of our experts just yet. if you're just joining us, we are getting this breaking news that peter kassig, also known as abdul rahman who had been to syria to volunteer has now been beheaded by isis. isis had been threatening to behead him since last month. he was taken captive in october 2013. this beheading also coming days just after general martin dempsey saying that progress is being made against isis in iraq. in fact, peter kassig had been interviewed by arwa damon in syria as well. he talked about how passionate he was about helping war-torn victims in syria. this is the fifth western hostage that has been beheaded by isis in syria and iraq so far this year. once again, those victims so far being james foley, u.s. journalist james foley, steven sotloff, british aide worker david haines and allen henning as well. this is someone who a lot of people had described
peter kassig was deployed in iraq in 2007 as a u.s. army ranger. he went back to iraq and syria to help war-torn victims. joining me on the line now -- i'm being told we don't have one of our experts just yet. if you're just joining us, we are getting this breaking news that peter kassig, also known as abdul rahman who had been to syria to volunteer has now been beheaded by isis. isis had been threatening to behead him since last month. he was taken captive in october 2013. this beheading also...
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ed kassig asking for privacy and their son peter kassig to be remembered for his important work and the love he shared with friends and family. last month the parents publicly pleaded for mercy from kassig's cap tors. >> most of all know that we love you and our hearts ache for you to be granted your freedom. >> their 26-year-old son telling them in a letter i'm obviously pretty scared to die, but the hardest part is not knowing, wondering, hoping and wondering if i should even hope at all. >> i think he wanted to return back to the middle east and contribute in a very different way, in a more constructive way helping people directly. he didn't want to be another guy with a gun. >> the army ranger turned aid worker had reached far from syria and turkey's border. back home in indianapolis, he had graduated from north-central high school and later took classes at butler university. in a statement the school's president says if this morning's reports are confirmed, isis has accomplished nothing through this abhorrent act of violence. all it has done is taken away a good person who want
ed kassig asking for privacy and their son peter kassig to be remembered for his important work and the love he shared with friends and family. last month the parents publicly pleaded for mercy from kassig's cap tors. >> most of all know that we love you and our hearts ache for you to be granted your freedom. >> their 26-year-old son telling them in a letter i'm obviously pretty scared to die, but the hardest part is not knowing, wondering, hoping and wondering if i should even hope...
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the terrorist releasing new video showing the beheading of american aid worker peter kassig. we are breaking down the clues we are learning this morning. >>> president obama back at home ready to make big reforms to the immigration system. reforms that could allow millions of people here illegally to stay. republicans aren't backing down. how they plan to stop the president ahead. >>> deadly storms barrelling across the country bringing snow, ice and record-breaking cold temperatures. guess what? it's not over yet. the northeast bracing for impact. indra petersons is tracking what you need to know. good morning. welcome to "early start." i'm christine romans. it is monday, november 17th. 5:00 a.m. the family of an american aid worker peter kassig coping with his death at the hands of isis terrorists. the islamic militant group showed the video of kassig's body after the beheading. president obama called it a quote, act of pure evil. kassig's parents release a statement saying they are heartbroken. joining us now from london with more is cnn's atika shubert. atika, the spokesm
the terrorist releasing new video showing the beheading of american aid worker peter kassig. we are breaking down the clues we are learning this morning. >>> president obama back at home ready to make big reforms to the immigration system. reforms that could allow millions of people here illegally to stay. republicans aren't backing down. how they plan to stop the president ahead. >>> deadly storms barrelling across the country bringing snow, ice and record-breaking cold...
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citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed we are appalled of the brutal murder of an innocent american aide worker and express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it is available." now of course, president obama and many of his aides are now returning from australia, will be back later hours of today and tonight, but again, they're working quickly but have to still confirm that. >> erin, president obama insisted there aren't going to be u.s. combat troops on the ground in iraq and syria. when we see something as brutal as this happening, is there any indication that this would spark a change or a modification in strategy? >> well, christi, martin dempsey testified on capitol hill thursday saying he is still considering that and recommending that to the president. he is in iraq now. president obama himself opened a little bit of ground to this idea in australia. here, lis
citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed we are appalled of the brutal murder of an innocent american aide worker and express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it is available." now of course, president obama and many of his aides are now returning from australia, will be back later hours of today and tonight, but again, they're working...
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. >> vicki liviakis isis claims it has beheaded american hostage peter kassig. a new and disturbing video was released today. mary moloney reports. >>reporter new video shows the aftermath of the beheading of isis hostage and indiana native peter kassig. kassig, who changed his name to abdul-rahman kassig after converting to islam in capitivity, has been held since october, 20-13. kassig is the fifth westerner that isis claims to have executed. but the latest video is different from previous ones: it doesn't contain a statement from the victim. it's longer than the previous clips. and it shows the beheadings of other men, whom isis claims are syrian pilots. place of the execution: dabiq, syria. isis's latest claims brought swift condemnation from the west. senator dick durbin told c-n-n: : "this video that we have seen here, if verified, is a tragic reminder of the savagery, and of isis, and the complexity of our challenge." durbin doesn't think the u-s should go as far as sending ground troops to fight the terrorists in iraq and syria. : "there are many who are
. >> vicki liviakis isis claims it has beheaded american hostage peter kassig. a new and disturbing video was released today. mary moloney reports. >>reporter new video shows the aftermath of the beheading of isis hostage and indiana native peter kassig. kassig, who changed his name to abdul-rahman kassig after converting to islam in capitivity, has been held since october, 20-13. kassig is the fifth westerner that isis claims to have executed. but the latest video is different from...
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peter kassig converted to islam in captivity taking the name abdul rahman kassig. >> peter's life is evidence that he has been right all along. one person makes a difference. our hearts are battered, but they will mend. the world is broken, but it will be healed in the end. >>> protesters in ferguson, missouri are angry at governor jay nixon for declaring a state of emergency before the grand jury has announced if it will indict officer wilson for shooting the unarmed teenager. the governor is doing this as a precaution. cnn's sara sidner is in ferguson. >> reporter: a lot of folks talking about what has happened over the past 24 hours. governor nixon declaring a state of emergency and then saying he has activated the national guard in preparation for the grand jury deciding whether or not to indict officer wilson. propere protesters are upset with governor nixon because they say it is painting them and violent. many show up and are not violent, but very, very loud. they do a lot of chants and they come at police with very strong words. for the most part, they have been peaceful. thi
peter kassig converted to islam in captivity taking the name abdul rahman kassig. >> peter's life is evidence that he has been right all along. one person makes a difference. our hearts are battered, but they will mend. the world is broken, but it will be healed in the end. >>> protesters in ferguson, missouri are angry at governor jay nixon for declaring a state of emergency before the grand jury has announced if it will indict officer wilson for shooting the unarmed teenager....
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citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine the authenticity. if confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker, and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it it is available. i can tell you president obama is wear of the news reports. he's traveling back from australia where he was meeting with world leaders at the g-20 summit. one of the issues on the agenda there, of course, was trying to determine how to stop the cash flow to isil. just one of the many tools that the u.s. is pursuing with world leaders in an effort to stop the tragic news we're now reporting. of course, the reports of the beheading of peter kassig. >> all right, thank you, kimberly. >>> at least five people have been killed in a series of blasts across baghdad and seven others wounded. the first blast happened near a police station west of the iraqi capital. there was a roadside bombing an
citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine the authenticity. if confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker, and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it it is available. i can tell you president obama is wear of the news reports. he's traveling back from australia where he was meeting with world leaders at the g-20 summit. one of the...
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you knew peter kassig. tell us about him. >> i had the opportunity to meet him in beirut before he went off. this was talk of chemical weapons attack inside syria. a group of foreign journalists we were all in beirut and he was dloes several other foreign correspondents who covered the the region and had a chance to come out with us. we spent the afternoon together in beirut, had lunch and had a chance to get to know each other in a very casual, relaxed setting. he was a very amazing guy. quickly you could feel the warmth he had in his personality and for those of us who had just melt him met him at that point, we were drawn to his charisma, his passion for what he was doing. he was telling us about it. despite the risks and concerns we expressed about what it was like to go back into syria at this time, he was still very much driven way sense of purpose. >> ambassador, this is the third american, sixth video from isis. this is different from the past. the quality is different. they didn't show the act of t
you knew peter kassig. tell us about him. >> i had the opportunity to meet him in beirut before he went off. this was talk of chemical weapons attack inside syria. a group of foreign journalists we were all in beirut and he was dloes several other foreign correspondents who covered the the region and had a chance to come out with us. we spent the afternoon together in beirut, had lunch and had a chance to get to know each other in a very casual, relaxed setting. he was a very amazing guy....
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peter kassig grew up in a methodist church in indianapolis. the same place where his parents spoke about the loss of their son. a joint muslim/christian service will be held for kassig. >> alexandra field. thank you. >>> the senate expected to vote tonight on the keystone pipeline. louisiana's democratic senator telling reporters is comfortable and she has the votes needed to authorize the project. although 59 senators are publicly supporting it. if the bill passes, it sets up a showdown with the president. he wants an environmental review before any decision is made. >>> it has been frigid across the country, but could it get colder? indra petersons -- we sent her out for a test. she has an early start on your forecast. >> we're talking about temperatures in the 30s right now with the windchill and winds gusting at 20 miles an hour, it feels like the 20s. we are expected to get colder as the day goes on. the cold arctic air is making its way in. let's take a look at the starting point. we're talking about temperatures around the freezing mark
peter kassig grew up in a methodist church in indianapolis. the same place where his parents spoke about the loss of their son. a joint muslim/christian service will be held for kassig. >> alexandra field. thank you. >>> the senate expected to vote tonight on the keystone pipeline. louisiana's democratic senator telling reporters is comfortable and she has the votes needed to authorize the project. although 59 senators are publicly supporting it. if the bill passes, it sets up a...
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peter kassig, a former army ranger, listed in the middle east, and founded, a medical aid organization. >>> and in the hospital we are able to share hope, and comfort. >>> since his capture, he converted, to islam and, isis had shown him, and, threatened to kill him, and his parents, pleaded, with them to spare their son. >>> we implore those, to show mercy and, use powers to let you go. >>> but, they show, the in the city, with what appears to be his severed, head and, he said, here we are,. >>> the new video shows other isis, men described as syrian soldiers, and, it he may provide intill gence bonanza, trying to identify, and track them and, more effort was made to hide the location. >>> focusing here, metro is looking for people to pass its gates and, they will accept payments i by smart phones, and credit cards, and a program starts in january, they will be in place, at 10 stations, and six bus routes and, find out how to take part, go to our website. >>> the federal highway administration, numerous injuriries are blamed, on, guardrails, they are made by a company called trinity i
peter kassig, a former army ranger, listed in the middle east, and founded, a medical aid organization. >>> and in the hospital we are able to share hope, and comfort. >>> since his capture, he converted, to islam and, isis had shown him, and, threatened to kill him, and his parents, pleaded, with them to spare their son. >>> we implore those, to show mercy and, use powers to let you go. >>> but, they show, the in the city, with what appears to be his...
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hostage peter kassig at the hands of isis extremists. president obama released a statement a short tame ago saying in part today we offer our primaries and condolences to the parents and family of be a daal-rahman kassig known as peter. we cannot imagine their anguish. abdul-rahman was taken by a terrorist group the world rightly associates with inhumanity. isis release add new video that reportedly shows kassig's beheading. it shows the aftermath of the victim. kassig was serving as a medical worker in syria when he was captured more than a year ago. the former u.s. army ranger and iraq war veteran converted to islam during his captivity taking the name abdul rahman kassig. kassig's parents now have the news that they certainly didn't want to hear. cnn's alexander field joining me now. alexandra, are they issuing any new statements? >> reporter: we are being told to expect another statement that should be forthcoming at some point this evening. they did put out a statement earlier today expressing the importance, they said, to wait. the
hostage peter kassig at the hands of isis extremists. president obama released a statement a short tame ago saying in part today we offer our primaries and condolences to the parents and family of be a daal-rahman kassig known as peter. we cannot imagine their anguish. abdul-rahman was taken by a terrorist group the world rightly associates with inhumanity. isis release add new video that reportedly shows kassig's beheading. it shows the aftermath of the victim. kassig was serving as a medical...
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claims to have beheaded american hostage peter kassig. a former army ranger, who was captured while helping syrian refugees. >> shows 13 beheadings, and peter kassig, who they say was beheaded, came to iraq to kill muslims. he had converted to islam during his captivity. this i say is a very brutal video. butter this is the type of video i.s.i.l. wants out there. the message they are sending supposedly to the americans is one that you can't bomb us wit without impunity. this isn't just about western hostages. i.s.i.l. have killed at least 17 iraqis, alise 17 journalists, journalists in both iraq and syria whose whereabouts we just don't know but i.s.i.l. say they are holding a number of iraqi journalists, as well as aid workers as well as beheading soldiers from iraq and syria so this is a tactic they do use. the west often concentrates on the name they understand but cuts across iraq and syria. >> imran khan from syria. morphone is from washington, d.c. with more. >> good evening to you tom. waiting in agony for peter kassig's family in
claims to have beheaded american hostage peter kassig. a former army ranger, who was captured while helping syrian refugees. >> shows 13 beheadings, and peter kassig, who they say was beheaded, came to iraq to kill muslims. he had converted to islam during his captivity. this i say is a very brutal video. butter this is the type of video i.s.i.l. wants out there. the message they are sending supposedly to the americans is one that you can't bomb us wit without impunity. this isn't just...
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at the end a masked man with a britih accent stands over peter kassig. he is the third american and fifth hostage killed by isis. unlike previous isis videos it doesn't show kassig alive before the beheading. the group does identify the location in northern syria and threatens military personnel. residents of kassig's home state of indiana remember the sacrifices he made to help syrians in need. >> he chose to go back to help with all the suffering in syria caused by the civil war. >> reporter: on sunday the white house confirmed the video is authentic, and president obama called the murder an act of pure evil. the u.s. is pressing forward with its effort to ultimately destroy the terror group. defense secretary chuck hagel said sunday the u.s. military is speeding up its training and is advising iraqi force who are fighting isis. >> we're in the process now of opening four training centers in iraq. >> reporter: hagel said americans should prepare for a long and difficult struggle. now, there is still another american, a female aid worker believed to be
at the end a masked man with a britih accent stands over peter kassig. he is the third american and fifth hostage killed by isis. unlike previous isis videos it doesn't show kassig alive before the beheading. the group does identify the location in northern syria and threatens military personnel. residents of kassig's home state of indiana remember the sacrifices he made to help syrians in need. >> he chose to go back to help with all the suffering in syria caused by the civil war....
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of course the murder of peter kassig headline news there in the u.s. indeed pretty much all over the world. but is this likely to change the government's views and actions on what it's doing in syria and iraq? >> reporter: well, there hasn't been any reaction in terms of strategy, we have only had reaction from the white house in terms of responding totti in addition reports of the publication of this video, with know that president obama was briefed aboard air force one as he traveled back from the g20 summit in australia by his national security adviser susan rice. the white house also issuing a paper statement from the national security spokesman, spokeswomen rather person dead in which she says the white house is appalled at the murder of a u.s. aid worker and the white house is offering condolences to the family. of course we saw the family there of of peter kassig in zeina's report. they too have issued a statement saying that they want their son to be remembered for his humanitarian efforts. of course he did go there to the region initially as a
of course the murder of peter kassig headline news there in the u.s. indeed pretty much all over the world. but is this likely to change the government's views and actions on what it's doing in syria and iraq? >> reporter: well, there hasn't been any reaction in terms of strategy, we have only had reaction from the white house in terms of responding totti in addition reports of the publication of this video, with know that president obama was briefed aboard air force one as he traveled...
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even al qaeda call for the release of peter kassig. if his death is confirmed he would be the third american to be murdered by isis since august. we'll have more details in a full report from beruit. >> the famed pnb letters atop 1 south broad building are no more. they were removed forever changerring the philadelphia skyline. nora muchanic is live at the scene with more on today's efforts. >> reporter: it was a big morning here, streets were sealed off, sidewalks were roped off for a several block aid outlines around city hall as the helicopter moved in and carefully picked you mean and removed every one of those giant letters 28 stories off the ground. pnb was start of the center city land scale for decades. now the letters have been taken town and hauled away leaving the top of the buildings bear. >> i think it's amazing. to bring that into the city, that's amazing. >> reporter: all eyes were sky ward in center city as crews worked with the helicopter pilot safely removing the iconic pnb letters from 1 south broad street. >> we liv
even al qaeda call for the release of peter kassig. if his death is confirmed he would be the third american to be murdered by isis since august. we'll have more details in a full report from beruit. >> the famed pnb letters atop 1 south broad building are no more. they were removed forever changerring the philadelphia skyline. nora muchanic is live at the scene with more on today's efforts. >> reporter: it was a big morning here, streets were sealed off, sidewalks were roped off...
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the terrorists releasing the video of the beheading of peter kassig. we are live with the reaction from his family and white house. >>> president obama back at home ready to make reforms to the immigration system. republicans are not backing down. how they want to try to stop the president ahead. >>> deadly storms barrelling across the country bringing snow and ice and record-breaking cold. the northeast is bracing for impact. what you need to know for your wey and week ahead.
the terrorists releasing the video of the beheading of peter kassig. we are live with the reaction from his family and white house. >>> president obama back at home ready to make reforms to the immigration system. republicans are not backing down. how they want to try to stop the president ahead. >>> deadly storms barrelling across the country bringing snow and ice and record-breaking cold. the northeast is bracing for impact. what you need to know for your wey and week ahead.
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what the family of peter kassig are saying. >>> and a surprise, why federal drug agents visited some teams, including the redskins' opponent today, and we'll have all those stories, and we'll start with the weather this is really, where people broke out the coats and, will this weather last until the monday morning commute? >>> that's a good question. >>> hello,. >>> the morning commute may be a little bit damp, and is the evening, a little drier and, we very had some scattered showers and, showers, mainly, northwest, and the city, and, washington county, and, eastern panhandle of west virginia, and, but there's more rain off to the southwest. you'll see that on storm, and look at the heavy rain, and, alabama, and georgia, and it will all be tracking northeast, a few scattered showers, and, more of that rain. >>> and temperatures, above freezing, so you don't have to worry about any icing road conditions, and, 47 downtown, and, i do think it will be a little bit wet, keep that in mind, and i think by the evening, a lost rain pushing east of the i-95, and then it turns to another bitt
what the family of peter kassig are saying. >>> and a surprise, why federal drug agents visited some teams, including the redskins' opponent today, and we'll have all those stories, and we'll start with the weather this is really, where people broke out the coats and, will this weather last until the monday morning commute? >>> that's a good question. >>> hello,. >>> the morning commute may be a little bit damp, and is the evening, a little drier and, we very...
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soldier peter kassig served in iraq in 2007. he returned to the middle east as an aid worker in syria where isis captured him. >> there's this impression, this belief that there is no hope. that's when it's more important than ever that we come in against all odds and try to do something. >> reporter: kassig is the fifth western hostage to be killed by isis but after four very similar videos, the latest is noticeably different. the speaker gives away his location, in dabiq. his last moments before the execution are not shown. still in this 16-minute video, the slaughter of a dozen men described as syrian military pilots is gruesome and dramatized. unmasked isis fighters grab for their knives as they lead the soldiers to their deaths. >> what we say to you, obama -- >> reporter: speaking in english and cloaked in black, the man who seems to be the same killer as in the previous videos has a message for president obama, taunting him to send u.s. ground troops. >> your forces will return greater in number than they were before. you
soldier peter kassig served in iraq in 2007. he returned to the middle east as an aid worker in syria where isis captured him. >> there's this impression, this belief that there is no hope. that's when it's more important than ever that we come in against all odds and try to do something. >> reporter: kassig is the fifth western hostage to be killed by isis but after four very similar videos, the latest is noticeably different. the speaker gives away his location, in dabiq. his last...
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authorities said peter kassig who traveled to syria to help in the relief effort was murdered by the masked militant. he seems to be the same manhattan in previous isis videos holding a knife. peter kassig was abducted last october. >> he risked his life everyday to save the lives of people that he didn't have any relation to and we'll be forever grateful for that. >> authorities have identified one of the several isis fighters featured in the photo before they beheaded dozens of syrian soldiers. one of those men is believed to be a french citizen. >>> a french tourist has been arrested for chiming up the brooklyn bridge. he scaled a 4-foot fence and guided himself along 20 feet of cable. an officer told him to get down and he did. the tourist was trying to take pictures. which means he can keep up with his granddaughter at her wedding. when older pennsylvanians make the most of programs supported by the pennsylvania lottery, like prescription drug programs, we all benefit. learn more at palottery.com. the pennsylvania lottery benefits older pennsylvanians every day. it's about getti
authorities said peter kassig who traveled to syria to help in the relief effort was murdered by the masked militant. he seems to be the same manhattan in previous isis videos holding a knife. peter kassig was abducted last october. >> he risked his life everyday to save the lives of people that he didn't have any relation to and we'll be forever grateful for that. >> authorities have identified one of the several isis fighters featured in the photo before they beheaded dozens of...
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that's what president obama is calling the execution of american peter kassig at the hands of isis. kassig is a former army ranger who went to syria to do humanitarian work. but the video showing kassig's death is different from the rest. we want to bring in our own brian todd. what are the major differences and it might surprise our viewers to learn that this is even more gruesome than what we've seen in the past. >> it really is, jim. a lot of very strong differences between this video and previous isis execution videos. we can tick through some of them now. for one, the victim, peter kassig, was not made to give a speech before his execution, at least not on this video. the victim is clearly -- not very clearly recognizable. you just see the head. there was no sign of him in an orange jump suit prior to being executed. no other hostages brought forth at the end of this video and threatened with execution. some experts say this sultggest the video was hastily made and isis is under more pressure now and we're running this aground with the intelligence officials. we'll have more on
that's what president obama is calling the execution of american peter kassig at the hands of isis. kassig is a former army ranger who went to syria to do humanitarian work. but the video showing kassig's death is different from the rest. we want to bring in our own brian todd. what are the major differences and it might surprise our viewers to learn that this is even more gruesome than what we've seen in the past. >> it really is, jim. a lot of very strong differences between this video...
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kassig. >> it's peter edward kassig, a u.s. citizen of your country. >> reporter: the 26-year-old indiana native, a former army ranger turned aide worker, was captured last year while delivering supplies in eastern syria. unlike previous isis execution videos, kassig did not address the camera and his captor is not in the same desolate desert location. this time he says he's in dabiq, northern syria. the british-accented executioner appears to be the same one who held american journalists james foley and steven sotloff. he again issued a threat to president obama. >> and tomorrow we will slaughter more soldiers. >> reporter: the 15-minute-long video also includes a gruesome mass beheading of 18 syrian soldiers. in a show of defiance, none of their executioners were masked. in a letter to his parents earlier this year, peter kassig wrote that if he did die, it was for a good cause. ed kassig said a new phase of their ordeal is now beginning. >> please allow our small family the time and privacy to mourn, cry and, yes, forgive an
kassig. >> it's peter edward kassig, a u.s. citizen of your country. >> reporter: the 26-year-old indiana native, a former army ranger turned aide worker, was captured last year while delivering supplies in eastern syria. unlike previous isis execution videos, kassig did not address the camera and his captor is not in the same desolate desert location. this time he says he's in dabiq, northern syria. the british-accented executioner appears to be the same one who held american...
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peter kassig was in the middle east first as a u.s. soldier, but he returned later as an aid worker. he began delivering food and medical supplies to refugee camps in lebanon. president barack obama called kassig's murder an act of pure evil. his family says he was detained in eastern syria and held hostage for more than a year. he converted to islam while in captivity, going by the name abdul rahman. >> once again a figure dressed all in black and speaking with what sounds like an english accent appears in sunday's video. but this video was longer and even more graphic. it showed the beheadings of other men the militants claim were pilots for the syrian government. unlike previous videos, this one did not include a statement by the victim. peter kassig's parents say they are heartbroken their son lost his life as a result of his love for the syrian people and his desire to ease their suffering. alexander field reports his family and friends remember a brave young man who just wanted to help. >> reporter: paula and ed kassig asking for
peter kassig was in the middle east first as a u.s. soldier, but he returned later as an aid worker. he began delivering food and medical supplies to refugee camps in lebanon. president barack obama called kassig's murder an act of pure evil. his family says he was detained in eastern syria and held hostage for more than a year. he converted to islam while in captivity, going by the name abdul rahman. >> once again a figure dressed all in black and speaking with what sounds like an...
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. >> this is peter edward kassig a u.s. citizen of your country. >> reporter: unlike previous isis videos this one did not show kassig alive before the beheading only the aftermath but there are similarities to the execution videos of four other westerners. >> does seem to be the same person and obviously inside the government working very hard to exactly identify him, anything we can learn about him. >> reporter: the masked man who speaks in a british accent also warns isis will attack americans on u.s. streets. kassig was captured in syria a little more than a year ago. the 26-year-old former army ranger turned aide worker converted to islam and changed his name to abdul rahman while in captivity n a statement his parents said we are heartbroken to learn that our son abdul rahman peter kassig has lost his life as a result of his love for the syrian people and his desire to ease their suffering: they also released an audio recording of their son talking about his work. >> i was able to share a little bit of hope and comfor
. >> this is peter edward kassig a u.s. citizen of your country. >> reporter: unlike previous isis videos this one did not show kassig alive before the beheading only the aftermath but there are similarities to the execution videos of four other westerners. >> does seem to be the same person and obviously inside the government working very hard to exactly identify him, anything we can learn about him. >> reporter: the masked man who speaks in a british accent also warns...
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the victim this time is a 26-year-old aid worker peter kassig. he was captured in syria last year. so far, there is no confirmation from his family or u.s. intelligence agencies that kassig is the victim shown in the videos. hello, i'm eric shawn. this is "america's news headquarters." >> if it is true, kassig would become the fifth western hostage beheaded by isis. this coming just one day after martin dempsey visited iraq where he told american troops that the fight against isis was starting to turn. live now from washington with the latest. >> the national security advisor briefed president obama a short time ago. while the u.s. intelligence community is reviewing the tape, isis does not have a track record of making false claims about the execution of hostages. after a video last month appeared to show peter kassig, his family made public pleas for his release. in a brief statement today, kass kassig's family asked the media not to further the isis agenda. having watched the full video is a dramatic departure from previous propaganda tapes and appears to be a mass beheading. th
the victim this time is a 26-year-old aid worker peter kassig. he was captured in syria last year. so far, there is no confirmation from his family or u.s. intelligence agencies that kassig is the victim shown in the videos. hello, i'm eric shawn. this is "america's news headquarters." >> if it is true, kassig would become the fifth western hostage beheaded by isis. this coming just one day after martin dempsey visited iraq where he told american troops that the fight against...
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for isis, it did not seem to matter that peter kassig converted to islam. had come to syria to help, not fight. >> we each get one life, that's it. >> reporter: but there was no mercy for peter kassiged a today's propaganda video made clear. a masked man with a knife appeared, claiming to be in the city of dabiq with kassig's severed head at his feet. referring to him only as a former u.s. army soldier. >> here we are, burying the first american crusader in dabiq. >> reporter: it appeared to be the same man with a british accent and voice seen in previous isis videos, known as jihad john. the purported executioner of others. >> it appeared to the same person. and obviously inside the government, working very hard to exactly identify him. >> reporter: he appears elsewhere on the video, where he gives order to behead 16 men. describes as syrian soldiers. unlike other videos, the other isis fighters all show their faces as they commit the murders, and a potential intelligence bonanza for u.s. and european officials trying to identify and track them. and also u
for isis, it did not seem to matter that peter kassig converted to islam. had come to syria to help, not fight. >> we each get one life, that's it. >> reporter: but there was no mercy for peter kassiged a today's propaganda video made clear. a masked man with a knife appeared, claiming to be in the city of dabiq with kassig's severed head at his feet. referring to him only as a former u.s. army soldier. >> here we are, burying the first american crusader in dabiq. >>...
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so more now on peter kassig. once a u.s. ranger, then a medical worker to help victims of war. arwa daman got to know him when he was helping in 2012. >> the first time we met peter was during the summer of 2012. it was quite the sight. peter, a former army ranger, pale, tattooed, and though at the time speaking only a handful of arabic, tending to wounded syrian with a compassion that transcended the language barrier. >> we each get one life, and that's it. you get one shot at this. we don't get any do-overs, you know, and like for me it was time to put up or shut up. the way i saw it, i didn't have a choice. you know, this is what i was put here to do. i guess i'm just a hopeless romantic, and i'm an idealistic and i believe in hopeless causes. >> for peter doing something meant starting his own nonprofit. just months after we met him, he was already drifrg humanitarian aid and medical assistance to syrians in refugee camps and inside the war-torn country. profoundly touching all who lived and worked with him. in the words of this syrian activist, he would treat everyone, no
so more now on peter kassig. once a u.s. ranger, then a medical worker to help victims of war. arwa daman got to know him when he was helping in 2012. >> the first time we met peter was during the summer of 2012. it was quite the sight. peter, a former army ranger, pale, tattooed, and though at the time speaking only a handful of arabic, tending to wounded syrian with a compassion that transcended the language barrier. >> we each get one life, and that's it. you get one shot at...
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you knew peter kassig personally. talk about the last time you saw peter and why he was in the region. >> it was september of last year around the same time that the chemical weapons attacks happened when the u.s. was preparing for possible strikes along with several other journalists who knew peter much more so than i did. we all hung out in beirut killing time and lounging around in between work. peter was preparing to go into syria and that's when we found out that he had been kidnapped. it was at that time that i had a chance to get to know him and spend time with him that afternoon. he was a very nice man with siancy of purpose and committed to what he was doing. you got the sense to how close he was to everyone else and how well respected he was by the other journalists for the work. he had come to beirut many times before. and getting the people who were suffering. >> motivated by the best instincts and putting everything on the line in the end. so many have come with the best of intentions met the worst fate.
you knew peter kassig personally. talk about the last time you saw peter and why he was in the region. >> it was september of last year around the same time that the chemical weapons attacks happened when the u.s. was preparing for possible strikes along with several other journalists who knew peter much more so than i did. we all hung out in beirut killing time and lounging around in between work. peter was preparing to go into syria and that's when we found out that he had been...
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peter kassig served in iraq in 2007. he returned to the middle east has an aid worker to help return and provide medical supplies to syrian refugees. he was then taken about a year ago. kassig is known as a driven humanitarian with a genuine desire to help the war torn region and victims of syria. his parents, ed and paula, say they have seen the reports about his death but are still waiting for official confirmation. the state department and the white house say intelligence officials are trying to authenticate the video but his parents ask that he be remembered for his important work and the love that he shared with his family and friends. now today's graphic video is different than the previous videos. it doesn't actually show the execution but has many of the same sort of bloody, really sick similarities as these other videos. the video also appears to showw the execution of dozens of syrian soldiers as well. now leland, isis is believed to be holding several other americans and isis has threatened to kill them. every
peter kassig served in iraq in 2007. he returned to the middle east has an aid worker to help return and provide medical supplies to syrian refugees. he was then taken about a year ago. kassig is known as a driven humanitarian with a genuine desire to help the war torn region and victims of syria. his parents, ed and paula, say they have seen the reports about his death but are still waiting for official confirmation. the state department and the white house say intelligence officials are...
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citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed, we are apaula deen by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it is available, and as soon as we get an update here at nbc 10, we will give it to you. >>> let's take a live look at center city now, where the philadelphia skyline has been changed forever. a short time ago, crews removed the century old pnb letters from high atop this historic building. it's right at 1 south broad street. nbc 10's matt delucia is live at center city. i'm sure you thought you were going to be out there all morning. >> reporter: just when you think all the work is done, i've just been told that there's still more work left to be done. i've been talking with police out here. they tell me that the helicopter is coming back shortly because they have to pick up some platforms and other bars
citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed, we are apaula deen by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it is available, and as soon as we get an update here at nbc 10, we will give it to you. >>> let's take a live look at center city now, where the philadelphia skyline has been...
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the r terror group are released a new video featuring them announcing the death of peter kassig. richard engel has the latest. >> reporter: this graphic video put out by isis has been authenticated making peter kassig the fifth hostage being. murdered and the third american. president obama called his murder an act of pure evil by a terrorist group that the world associates with inhumanity. the 26-year-old former army ranger who served in iraq travelled to syria last year to volunteer as a medic. while delivering supplies militants stopped him at a check point and kidnapped him. he changed his name and reportedly endured torture and the mental trauma as other western hostages as times his cell mates were taken one by one to be murdered. last month his father read a letter. >> don't worry, dad, if i go down, i won't go down thinking but what i know to be true. that you and mom loved me more than the moon and the stars. >> reporter: the family remembered his humanitarian work sharing an audio recording before he was taken captive. >> i was able to share a little bit of hope and com
the r terror group are released a new video featuring them announcing the death of peter kassig. richard engel has the latest. >> reporter: this graphic video put out by isis has been authenticated making peter kassig the fifth hostage being. murdered and the third american. president obama called his murder an act of pure evil by a terrorist group that the world associates with inhumanity. the 26-year-old former army ranger who served in iraq travelled to syria last year to volunteer as...
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officials say they have a authenticated a video that revealed that peter kassig was executed. the indianapolis native and former army ranger was kidnapped last year during an aid mission in syria. his participants say he converted to islam during captivity and began using a different name. in a statement, president obama said in part, he was taken from us in an act of pure evil by a terrorist group that the world rightly associates with inhumanity. it stands in stark contrast to everything that i'sis represent. last month peter's father read a letter that his son wrote while being held hostage. >> don't worry, dad. if i go down, i won't go down thinking anything but what i know to be true. that you and mom love me more than the moon and the stars. >> peter went on to say his parents can take comfort knowing he died trying to help people in need. >>> the united states is expanding its efforts to defeat militants in iraq. general martin dempsey said members of military u are advising iraqi troops. they will eventually train soldiers there. it was over the weekend that general de
officials say they have a authenticated a video that revealed that peter kassig was executed. the indianapolis native and former army ranger was kidnapped last year during an aid mission in syria. his participants say he converted to islam during captivity and began using a different name. in a statement, president obama said in part, he was taken from us in an act of pure evil by a terrorist group that the world rightly associates with inhumanity. it stands in stark contrast to everything that...
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a video shows the aftermath of the beheading of peter kassig. reaction from his family and white house ahead. do for you? just take a closer look. it works how you want to work. with a fidelity investment professional... or managing your investments on your own. helping you find new ways to plan for retirement. and save on taxes where you can. so you can invest in the life that you want today. tap into the full power of your fidelity greenline. call or come in today for a free one-on-one...
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president obama has confirmed that the victim is american, peter kassig. just moments ago peter kassig's parents, ed and paula, issued a statement. i want to read that you statement in full. we are heartbroken to learn that our son abdul-rahman peter kassig has lost his life as a result of his love for the syrian people and his desire to ease their suffering. our hearts also goes out to the families of the syrians who lost their lives along with our son. fed by a strong desire to use his life to save the lives of others abdul-rahman was drawn to the camps filled with displaced families and to understaffed hospitals inside syria. we know he found his home amongst the syrian people and he hurt when they were hurting. as he wrote in march 2012 in a letter announcing he was taking a leave of absence from butler university to serve the syrian people, here in this land i have found my calling. i do not know much. every day that i am here, i have more questions and less answers, but what i do know is that i have a chance to do something here, to take a stand, to
president obama has confirmed that the victim is american, peter kassig. just moments ago peter kassig's parents, ed and paula, issued a statement. i want to read that you statement in full. we are heartbroken to learn that our son abdul-rahman peter kassig has lost his life as a result of his love for the syrian people and his desire to ease their suffering. our hearts also goes out to the families of the syrians who lost their lives along with our son. fed by a strong desire to use his life...
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aid worker peter kassig. he was captured last year in syria, while on a mission to help wounded refugees. >>> nigeria say they have taken chibok in the north. boko haram captured the town on thursday, seven months after kidnapping 200 schoolgirls >>> the g20 leaders meeting in australia spread a $22 billion plan to boost world economy, and coo create 200 million jobs >>> petro porashenko suspended government services in pro-russian separatist held areas. the government is suspending subsidies for areas not under its control. the president has also ordered state property and employees to be evacuated from the region. al jazeera's terry faust et sent this update from donetsk. >> reporter: people here are getting used to the new reality brought about by petro porashenko's decree, among the immediate, was banking services denied to the breakaway parts of the country. we are getting reports of people going shopping with credit cards, and not being successful. that they are not accepted by banks in the west of ukra
aid worker peter kassig. he was captured last year in syria, while on a mission to help wounded refugees. >>> nigeria say they have taken chibok in the north. boko haram captured the town on thursday, seven months after kidnapping 200 schoolgirls >>> the g20 leaders meeting in australia spread a $22 billion plan to boost world economy, and coo create 200 million jobs >>> petro porashenko suspended government services in pro-russian separatist held areas. the...
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we're seeing him now in this video, when actually peter kassig was killed is not clear and if this guy was injured or killed in u.s. air strikes. a lot of moving parts to the fighting in syria. we're all trying to piece it together. >> we grieve again at the loss of another american hostage taken by isis, good to see you, connor, thank you very much. for more information, let's bring in bob scales. our hearts are heavy, we know that this is a tactic, a cruel one and we are at war. what do you think our response will be militarily? >> right now it's not going to be very much, harris, as you know, general dempsey went to baghdad yesterday to try to get a sense of what the iraqi military is all about and to talk to our men and women on the ground to plan the future strategy. no, i think the strategy will continue as it's been up until now, the military will apply force as much as they can within the left and right political limits that are established by the administration, they have all settled on the fact that this is going to be a year's long, perhaps decades long conflict. and the wor
we're seeing him now in this video, when actually peter kassig was killed is not clear and if this guy was injured or killed in u.s. air strikes. a lot of moving parts to the fighting in syria. we're all trying to piece it together. >> we grieve again at the loss of another american hostage taken by isis, good to see you, connor, thank you very much. for more information, let's bring in bob scales. our hearts are heavy, we know that this is a tactic, a cruel one and we are at war. what do...
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citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it is available." and we, of course, will bring you that information as soon as we get it. >>> new from overnight, in our area, two men were killed when their car rammed into a light pole in south philadelphia. nbc 10 was on the scene at columbus boulevard and oregon avenue. both victims died at the scene. police are now looking into what may have caused the accident. >>> also new from overnight, crews had to pull a driver out of his car after he crashed into a tree in montgomery county. this is at ridge pike and church road in eagleville. the man was flown by helicopter to the hospital and he's in serious condition right now. a quick traffic note, ridge pike is closed between church road and mount cook aven
citizen peter kassig by isil. the intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. if confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. we will provide more information when it is available." and we, of course, will bring you that information as soon as we get it. >>> new from overnight, in our area, two men were killed when their car rammed...
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it comes too late for peter kassig. he was interviewed by time magazine. >> it is important to send. best aspects of american way of life is able to come together in the face of adversity and stand by those that need a helping hand. our organization will truly help people and share little bit of hope and then i never stop learning and this all stood for something. he sounds like a remarkable young american. >> yeah, god bless him. out there doing good works but like i said in that part of the world especially now with all of the turmoil, no good deal will go unpunished. ngod bless him and the other american held and all of the other hostages, too. captain nash. thank you for joining us today. >> shannon. >> the fallout continues after a top architect of obama care slams the american voter stupid. and said obama care was deceptively writ tone hide the true cost, doug? >> first time president obama responded to what is responding that grubber gate. he did so in australia on whether the american president misled the americ
it comes too late for peter kassig. he was interviewed by time magazine. >> it is important to send. best aspects of american way of life is able to come together in the face of adversity and stand by those that need a helping hand. our organization will truly help people and share little bit of hope and then i never stop learning and this all stood for something. he sounds like a remarkable young american. >> yeah, god bless him. out there doing good works but like i said in that...
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aid worker peter kassig and at least 12 other syrians as well. this 26 yearly american was captured last year while in syria on a mission to help wound the refugees. >>> g20 leaders in australia have growed a 2 trillion-dollar plan which could create $2 million globally. a bomb has killed at threat three people. a suicide bomber was trying kill a leading advocate of women's rights, she was injured in the attack. >>> syria's opposition has called on international donors to help prevent a food crisis because of the years of conflict and drought, families are facing another winter without enough food. in fact the u.n. predicts this year's wheat hearest could be 50% below average, nicole johnston has more. >> reporter: he is suffering. he is weak, and thin. like thousands of children in syria, he's malnourished. >> translator: we have been days without food. we only eat apricots as it is the only thing available. >> reporter: this is happening in a suburb of duh mass kurk the opposition accuses the government of setting up checkpoints to block food a
aid worker peter kassig and at least 12 other syrians as well. this 26 yearly american was captured last year while in syria on a mission to help wound the refugees. >>> g20 leaders in australia have growed a 2 trillion-dollar plan which could create $2 million globally. a bomb has killed at threat three people. a suicide bomber was trying kill a leading advocate of women's rights, she was injured in the attack. >>> syria's opposition has called on international donors to help...
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. >> it's a sign of mourning in indiana, the home state of murdered hostage peter kassig. a vigil was held to remember the 26-year-old former army ranger. >> his heartbroken parents have issued a statement and are expected to speak with reporters later today. the latest now from abc's gloria riviera. >> reporter: the latest american victim is peter kassig, a 26-year-old aide worker from indiana. a former army ranger lived in the middle east where he founded a medical aid organization serving victims of syria's civil war. >> in the hospital, i was able to share a little bit of hope and comfort with some people. >> reporter: sentence his capture a year ago, he converted to islam and changed his name to abdul raman. isis had shown their captive in a previous video threatening to kill him in retaliation for u.s. military action in iraq and syria. kassig's parents publicly pleaded with his captives to spare their son. >> we implore those who are holding you to show mercy and use their power to let you go. >> reporter: in their new video, isis shows kassig's purported executione
. >> it's a sign of mourning in indiana, the home state of murdered hostage peter kassig. a vigil was held to remember the 26-year-old former army ranger. >> his heartbroken parents have issued a statement and are expected to speak with reporters later today. the latest now from abc's gloria riviera. >> reporter: the latest american victim is peter kassig, a 26-year-old aide worker from indiana. a former army ranger lived in the middle east where he founded a medical aid...